If the new one is about six weeks old they can usually be introduced easily right into the cage. I say usually, but there are exceptions so have a pair of gloves ready and watch them close until they have accepted each other. The gloves are in case you need to break up a fight.
What I would do is put clean bedding in and the new gerbil, while the former gerbil is in some other container. Let the new gerbie run around in the cage a while, like a few minutes, then put in the other one. If things go well, still keep an eye on them until they nest together. If the older gerbil attacks the younger one remove him immediately and in a couple of days try again using the split cage method for a few days to a couple of weeks before introducing them. Jade --- Jonny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello > > I am going to buy a cage mate for my male Harvey and > was wandering if i found one young enough would he > definitly exepte it if i just put a drop of vanilla > essence on each and introduce in un known territory > or should i still use the split cage > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1
